Understanding the Inventions That Changed the World

Crossbows East and West

Educational 31 Aug 2013 25 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

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S1 E5: Studying the use of technology in securing and maintaining political power; examining the role of the crossbow in the Warring States era of China; the crossbow is a marvel of engineering that shapes the political history of China for centuries.

Educational 31 Aug 2013 25 min The Great Courses Signature Collection

Information

Released: 2013
Run Time: 25 min
Rated: PG

Languages

Original Audio: English
Audio: English (AAC), English (United States)
Subtitles: English (CC)

Accessibility

: Closed captions refer to subtitles in available languages with the addition of relevant non-dialogue information.